The presentation ceremony for the Guinness World Records™ official certificate for the "Hōju-cha" 18-Herb Tea was held on September 25 at the Hōju-en Co., Ltd. headquarters.

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“Hōju-cha,” a blend of 18 wild herbs sold by Hōju-en Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 4 Iwato-chō, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Junichi Kuramochi), was recognized by Guinness World Records™ as holding the record for “the most herbal teas sold via home shopping in 24 hours” during a television shopping program, andand on Friday, September 25, 2026, a ceremony was held to present the official certificate by a Guinness World Records™ official adjudicator.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS(TM)

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™

Record Name: “Most herbal tea sold via home shopping in 24 hours”

English Name: Most herbal tea sold by home shopping in 24 hours

Date of Achievement: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Product: Yaso Juhachi-cha Hōju-cha

Broadcaster: Shop Channel, broadcast on Thursday, April 23, 2026

Sales Volume: 12,721.2 kg

「新宿あぐら屋」の半纏は番組出演時にも着用

The “Shinjuku Aguraya” hanten was also worn during the program appearance

■Comment from Yuji Kuramochi, Chairman and CEO of Hōjuen Co., Ltd. (Program Participant)

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Jupiter Shop Channel Co., Ltd., for introducing Hōju-cha through the program, as well as to all our customers who enjoy drinking Hōju-cha on a daily basis—it is thanks to your support that we were able to achieve sales of over 12 metric tons in just 24 hours.

We will continue to strive for even greater sincerity and care in our manufacturing processes so that we can deliver products you can choose with confidence.

■ Comment from Official Adjudicator Justin Patterson

We at Guinness World Records have verified that the wild herb blend “Hōju-cha” has set the record for the highest number of herbal teas sold in a 24-hour period via home shopping, and have officially recognized it as a Guinness World Record. It is a great honor for us to share this remarkable achievement by Hōju-en Co., Ltd. with the world.

日本料理店の締めとして開発されたお茶がギネス世界記録に

A tea originally developed as a finale for Japanese restaurants has earned a Guinness World Record

◆What Is “Hōju-cha” (18-Herb Tea)?

A blend of 18 types of wild herbs known for their health benefits. Developed over a three-year period by chef Yuji Kuramochi and a wild herb researcher as the traditional closing tea for “Shinjuku Aguraya,” a long-established Japanese restaurant in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo. This health tea made from wild herbs went on general sale in August 1993.

The 18 types of wild herbs are blended according to their specific characteristics. By carefully tailoring the cutting method for each herb and adjusting the roasting temperature and time to suit the unique properties of each of the 18 varieties, the tea has become a delicious and easy-to-drink wild herb tea—marking its 33rd anniversary since its launch in August 2026.Since it contains zero caffeine and tannins, it can be enjoyed by everyone—from infants and pregnant women to the elderly. It is available in 1kg, 200g, and 100g sizes. One tablespoon (approximately 10g) yields about 10 teapots (approximately 2 liters) of tea.

ギネス世界記録認定を契機にと代表取締役社長倉持順一(左)

Marking the Guinness World Record certification: Junichi Kuramochi, President and CEO (left)

■Comment from Junichi Kuramochi, President and CEO of Hōjuen Co., Ltd.

At Hōjuen, leveraging our 33 years of experience in crafting wild herb teas, we are committed not only to selling our own products but also to developing private-label (PB) products and providing commercial-use products for corporate clients, including ryokans, hotels, retail stores, and online retailers.

We can propose product development tailored to each client’s specific needs and intended use—from the selection of wild herbs to roasting, blending, tea bag production, and packaging.

In recent years, in addition to domestic businesses, we have seen an increase in inquiries and business negotiations from overseas regarding Japanese wild herb teas and health teas, including Hōju-cha, and we are actively expanding into overseas markets.

Taking this Guinness World Record certification as an opportunity, Hōju-en will leverage the wild herb tea-making techniques and experience we have cultivated over the years to further commit to product development and sales expansion with various businesses both in Japan and abroad.

宝寿茶誕生の店　日本料理「新宿あぐら屋」